I'm a full-stack marketer who's equal parts strategy and follow-through — the person brands call when they want campaigns that actually move the needle, not just look pretty.
20+ years in the game · works with start-ups to Fortune 500s · Customer Advisory Board for ActiveCampaign · working remotely since before it was cool.
Here's a small thing that says a lot: I'm cross-dominant. I write with my left hand but use a mouse with my right. It's a weirdly perfect metaphor for what a strong strategist actually needs — someone who can zoom out to the big-picture vision and dive deep into the data, the execution, the optimization.
Marketing, to me, feels like leveling up in a video game. First you learn how to get from point A to point B. Then you figure out how to do it faster, smarter, and with better rewards along the way. How do we bring in more customers? Lower the cost per result? Where can we A/B test our way to a better ROI? Those are the puzzles I genuinely love.
When I'm not building campaigns, I'm making coffee (barista was my first job and it stuck), reading about adaptogens and wellness, or hanging with my husband and three kids in Orange County.
Whether you need a full strategy, a specific channel dialed in, or a marketing leader on call — here's how I help.
The full game plan — often starting with a complete audit of your online presence, then strategic and tactical plans with budget forecasting and a clear path from awareness to conversion.
Strategy & auditsLifecycle flows, automations, and campaigns that turn your list into revenue. I've built email/CRM systems that regularly return 5x on spend.
ActiveCampaign expert →Meta and social ad campaigns managed end-to-end — creative, targeting, and relentless optimization. Whether you're working with a five-, six-, or seven-figure budget, I focus on stretching every dollar toward the strongest return your goals can realistically support.
Paid mediaHere's my edge: I've spent 20 years in influencer marketing on the brand and agency side — so as a creator, I already know exactly what brands need and expect. That makes me an easy, reliable collaborator, from UGC to brand events to ongoing affiliate campaigns.
Let's collab →Your outsourced marketing leader — high-level vision plus hands-on oversight, guiding your team and your growth without a full-time hire. Openings are very limited, so reach out to get on the list or find out when the next spot opens.
Join the list →Keynotes, workshops, panels, and podcast guest spots. I love breaking down marketing, entrepreneurship, and AI in a way that actually clicks — book me to speak or to train your team.
Speaking & workshopsI spent 40+ hours deep in the research — every TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram video, every blog, all of ShopMy's documentation, even their creator webinar — and compiled it into one guide so you don't have to. It's your quickest path from total newbie to ICON status: ShopMy's highest tier, with the most brand collabs, PR opportunities, and earning potential.
Inside you'll find content ideas for every platform — yes, even if TikTok and Instagram aren't your thing (hello, Pinterest) — plus the hard-won tips I learned along the way so you never leave revenue on the table. Download it today and go step by step from newbie to pro by the end of the week.
An independent guide by Ashley N. Stanford. Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by ShopMy.
Real numbers from real work — plus a couple of features I'm proud of.
Watch on YouTube ↗ActiveCampaign filmed a case study with me about an email/CRM system I built for clients — the kind of automation that regularly returns 5x on spend.
Watch on YouTube ↗Comcast NBCUniversal invested in a social-referral tool I co-founded — and filmed this feature about the company.
A few of the brands I've built campaigns for over the past two decades.
I love talking shop — marketing, entrepreneurship, and the occasional tangent about coffee or video games.
Hosting a show? I'd love to come on. I can talk marketing, entrepreneurship, and AI all day — with the occasional tangent about coffee, video games, or whatever book I'm currently buried in (I read a lot). Let's make an episode.
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Got a campaign to build, a funnel to fix, or a team that needs a marketing brain on call? I'd love to hear what you're working on.
hello@ashleynstanford.com